Silk & Soul [Remastered]

Artist: Nina Simone
Label: BMG/RCA
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Item #: 21527039

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Review

After moving from the blues to soul for her second RCA album, Nina Simone's extroverted, confident delivery proved a natural match with the ranks of soul shouters working the crowds during the late '60s. A plane ticket to Memphis or Muscle Shoals could've resulted in one of Simone's best works; unfortunately, this set was recorded in New York, and it shows. Simone does well taking on Dusty Springfield for "The Look of Love," though the sedate supper-club backing doesn't quite jive with her smooth, studied performance. Better are the less familiar tunes, like the highlight "It Be's That Way Sometimes" (written by Simone's brother Samuel Waymon), "Go to Hell," and "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free," a trio of songs Nina Simone has no trouble making her own. [The album was remastered in 2004.] ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

Tracks + Soundclips

Silk & Soul [Remastered]
1. It Be's That Way Sometime	2:58
2. Look of Love [From Casino Royale]	2:23
3. Go to Hell	2:49
4. Love O' Love	5:06
5. Cherish	3:22
6. I Wish I Knew (How It Would Feel to Be Free)	3:09
7. Turn Me On	2:26
8. Turning Point	2:01
9. Some Say	2:10
10. Consummation	4:10